Irvine is a city in Orange County, California, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a population of approximately 212,375 people and a total area of 65.92 square miles (170.74 km2). Irvine borders Tustin to the north, Costa Mesato the west, Lake Forest to the east, Laguna Hills to the southeast, Santa Ana to the northwest, and Newport Beach to the southwest.

City Council

The City of Irvine is a Charter City governed as a Council/Manager form of government. The city council’s responsibilities include setting policy, adjudicating issues, adopting legislation and establishing the budget of the City.

The City Council is comprised of four council members elected by the city residents and a mayor. Council members serve four year staggering terms while the mayor serves a two-year term. The city’s elections are held on even numbered years, the City of Irvine has a two-term limit for elected officials. Council members include Mayor Donald P. Wagner, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Schottr, Melissa Fox Councilmember, Councilmember Jeffrey Lalloway and Councilwoman Christina L. Shea.

The city council holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 4.00 pm at the City Council Chamber, Irvine City Hall. The minutes discussed in the meetings can be accessed by visiting

Crime Statistics

The average crime rate in Irvine, CA is 49% lower compared to other cities in California and 46% lower compared to the national average. When looking at crimes involving violence, the city has a crime rate that is 87% lower than California’s average and 85% lower compared to the national average. Looking at property crimes, the city’s crime rate is 43% lower compared to the cities in California and 85% lower than the national average. In Irvine one has a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime, making the city safer than 77% of the cities in the United States. Compared to the previous year, the overall crime rate in Irvine has increased by 19%.

Police Department

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) provides security services to the city residents. Mike Hamel is the current Chief of Police. For more information on the police department visit

Warrants and Bail

Warrants can be accessed by visiting the records division of the police department. The James A. Musick Facility houses offrenders arrested in the city, however, bail can be posted for inmates in three main was; these include Bail bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276, Cash bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1269 and Property bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276.5.